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Galatia

Illinois · 785 residents (2025 est.) · 1.952 sq mi
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Galatia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,258. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $70,200. Households here earn about 42% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
913
−10%since 2000
from 1,013 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
468 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 519 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
−12%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:785 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7858549249931K1990201020202024Galatia
2024913
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,258
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,978
+126%since 2000
from $12,810 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
−17%since 2010
from 0.471 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information28.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,200
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$912
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $293 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
22.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.6%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
−24%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(990)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(787)
Black1.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.8%(80)
Diversity Score31%(283)
Diversity Score
31
+1149%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
+22.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+68%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2011
from 48.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.7%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.5%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2012
from 21.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.8%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.0%
+17.1 ptssince 2017
from 64.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galatia, Illinois?

Galatia, Illinois has about 913 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galatia, Illinois?

The typical household in Galatia, Illinois earns about $48,258 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Galatia, Illinois expensive?

In Galatia, Illinois, the median home is worth about $70,200, and the typical rent is about $912 a month.

How educated are people in Galatia, Illinois?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Galatia, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Galatia, Illinois?

About 7.3% of people in Galatia, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Galatia, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Galatia, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 110 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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